The sport of mountain biking was born and raised in the United States, which makes it all the more frustrating to American riders that they’ve been lapped by their European counterparts. USA Cycling is hoping to change that with a new domestic series.

SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. (AP) — SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. (AP) — Ski resorts in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode island are not well poised to survive at the end of the century as the region is expected to see warmer winters, a climate scientist said Thursday.

Texas Motor Speedway on Thursday announced a three-year title sponsorship agreement for its spring race with Duck Commander, the brand of best-selling duck calls and Robertson family-owned company featured on the A&E show "Duck Dynasty."

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — “This is one of the largest birds in eastern North America, and we know almost nothing about them. We are finding a lot more golden eagles than we thought we had," said TWRA state ornithologist Scott Somershoe.